Can anything boost Zyban's effectiveness?

I would like to know what I should be feeling or noticing after taking Zyban for a month. I realise it is not the miracle cure that the media describe...

Question

I would like to know what I should be feeling or noticing after taking Zyban for a month.

I realise it is not the miracle cure that the media described, but I am unsure as to what should be happening.

I have cut down but can you tell me if there are any more quit-aids that I can take along with Zyban, like a nicotine patch?

Answer

Zyban (bupropion) was launched with considerable publicity.

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The two early controlled trials used carefully selected patients who were supported throughout the 12 months of the trial.

The message is clear. Zyban works best if used as part of a carefully managed programme of professionally supported smoking cessation.

There are no treatments that can simply be taken that without further effort stop someone smoking.

A long time ago an American study showed that the most effective way of stopping was through a combined mutually supporting programme involving the smoker and several professional advisers over a number of months.

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Stop smoking programmes are available from a number of sources and your GP will be able to direct you to such a support programme.

Congratulations you on your success so far. By far the most important component is the firm decision of the smoker to stop.

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